Brotherhood of Saint Mary Magdalene

The Brotherhood of Saint Mary Magdalene in Rabka-Zdrój was founded on the initiative of the parish priest, Father Paweł Duźniak, on September 23, 2014.

Father Paweł Duźniak is responsible for the community's spiritual formation. Meetings of the entire group take place every two months after Sunday Mass.

Information about meeting dates: 888 111 290.

Prayer Intention and Community Life

The main prayer intention of the Brotherhood of Saint Mary Magdalene is: “For the conversion of sinners, especially enemies of the Church.” By fulfilling this will of God, which is our nourishment, we receive a blessing.

For every member of this community, the most important thing is living by the Eucharist: attending Mass frequently and remaining in communion with God and others.

New members are admitted to the Brotherhood only once a year. This takes place solemnly during the parish feast day Mass on July 22.

Statutes of the Brotherhood

The statutes of the Brotherhood of Saint Mary Magdalene in Rabka-Zdrój are based on the statutes drawn up in 1710 by Father Piotr Paweł Gawlikowski of Zalesie, which were approved by Pope Clement XI.

  1. Any baptized person who is an active member of the Catholic Church may join the Brotherhood.
  2. New members are admitted by the parish priest of Saint Mary Magdalene Parish in Rabka-Zdrój once a year, on July 22, during the solemn parish feast day Mass at 11:00.
  3. Every member of the Brotherhood has the right, duty, and privilege of living by the Eucharist through frequent attendance at Mass and consciously and fervently remaining in communion with God.
  4. Meetings of all members take place every two months after the 9:30 Sunday Mass.
  5. Members of the Brotherhood meet regularly in smaller groups to pray the Rosary and engage in other forms of prayer.
  6. Members commit themselves to frequent prayer, both individually and as a community.
  7. A special form of prayer is the Litany of Saint Mary Magdalene.
  8. On the 22nd day of each month, members of the Brotherhood have the privilege of obtaining a plenary indulgence, which may be offered for a living or deceased person. Each member may obtain such an indulgence under the usual conditions.
  9. Each member commits to diligently carrying out the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
  10. The brothers and sisters of the Brotherhood embrace every person with prayer and concern for their salvation.
  11. By observing the above provisions of the statutes, members receive the privilege of assured entry into heaven.